University of Ljubljana Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering Jamova 2, p.o.b. 3422 1115 Ljubljana, Slovenia telephone +386 1 47 68 500 fax +386 1 42 50 681 fgg@fgg.uni-lj.si PhD position at the Chair of Mechanics A call for a PhD position at the Chair of Mechanics, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana is now opened: https://www.uni-lj.si/study/young-researchers/ as a part of the centralised call for young researchers. A short description of this position is provided below. Country: Slovenia Institution: Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering at the University of Ljubljana Start date: October 1st, 2023 General information The position is formally a full-time job with a fixed-term contract with the duration of four years. The enrolment in the doctoral study programme “Built Environment” (https://www.en.fgg.unilj.si/study/3rd-cycle-study-programmes/built-environment-phd/) is required and the research work within the group Chair of Mechanics (https://www.en.fgg.uni-lj.si/departments-andchairs/chair-of-mechanics/) is expected. Work environment The position is at the Research group Chair of Mechanics at Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana. The group investigates the stability and dynamics of structures, develops new finite elements and numerical formulations of non-linear problems in mechanics, studies and develops mathematical models for reinforced concrete, composite and polymer structures, develops stochastic methods and their application in reliability analysis, analyses fire safety of steel and reinforced concrete buildings, moisture diffusion in wood structures... The wide knowledge and research results within the research group represent an excellent starting point for the early stage researcher. The PhD candidate will be supervised by Prof. Dejan Zupan. The supervisor and his research group offer the candidate excellent working conditions for study and research work, creative, competitive and friendly environment and opportunities for scientific discussions with scientists from Slovenia and abroad, and appropriate research equipment and software. The doctoral thesis would be a continuation and extension of the previous results of the research group with an emphasis on the present challenges in modelling of layered structures with the possibility of delamination. Expectations We are looking for candidates who are interested in study and research challenges and have relevant knowledge in the field of modelling, equation solving and programming. Appropriate background is the completion of the second level studies in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, physics or similar with sufficient content of engineering mechanics and structural modelling. Applicant requirements - formal conditions as stated at https://www.uni-lj.si/study/young-researchers/; - graduate degree in the field of technical sciences, mathematics or physics; - high standard of spoken and written English; - online submission of application https://studij.uni-lj.si/MR/english/mr_prva.asp Additional information For additional information about research and education activities please contact Professor Dejan Zupan, e-mail Dejan.Zupan@fgg.uni-lj.si.